Quality Control Technician

Overview: Responsible for planning and coordinating testing and inspection activities related to company products, and recording, analyzing, and approving results during product development and manufacturing. Also responsible for environmental monitoring activities. This is an hourly, full‑time on‑site position with a rate of $20–$24.57 an hour.

• Coordination and planning of internal and external QC testing.
• Performance and reporting of inspection and testing of raw materials, production‑related materials, and company products (intermediate and finished).
• Sampling of raw materials and products for inspection & testing.
• Release of raw materials and production‑related materials.
• Planning, performance, and reporting of environmental monitoring (EM) of production areas and utilities.
• Planning, coordination, and testing of samples relating to shelf life and validation studies.
• Calibration and maintenance of QC and EM related equipment, and maintenance of QC laboratory/areas.
• Sampling of incoming materials and products, including shelf‑life and validation samples.
• Planning, performing, and reporting inspection and routine testing of incoming materials and products.
• Release of incoming raw materials.
• Planning, performing, and reporting testing in relation to shelf‑life and validation studies.
• Communicating with external test laboratories regarding planning, execution, and reporting of testing.
• Shipping of samples to external test laboratories.
• Inspection activities relating to product labeling.
• Implementing and maintaining QC databases to ensure relevant information is up to date and accessible to relevant functions.
• Initiating and/or reviewing Quality Indicators (QIs), including deviations and out‑of‑specification reports, as necessary.
• Coordinating, planning, and performing equipment calibration and maintenance activities for QC and EM purposes.
• Participating in product development and risk management teams when required.
• Training existing and new QC personnel as required.
• Coordinating and planning Quarterly Dose Audits (QDAs).
• Maintaining equipment files.

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical, Biotechnology, or Laboratory science.
• Experience with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and cGMP (FDA 21
  
  CFR
  820‑QSR) quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Technical experience related to testing of medical devices.
• Proficient English language skills at a C‑Level.

• Ability to work independently with a hands‑on mentality.
• Accurate and proactive.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Team player, able to work cooperatively in a professional team.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally if applicable.

• Mobility & Posture:
  May require occasional sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, or stooping.
• Lifting/Carrying:
  May require lifting and carrying items 50 pounds or more, depending on the role.
• Manual Dexterity:
  Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, grasping, and operating office or job‑specific equipment.
• Driving:
  Some roles may require the ability to operate a motor vehicle for extended periods and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Kuros Biosciences is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Kuros Biosciences complies with GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).